2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Rolls-Royce presents some subtle updates to its Ghost for 2018, while celebrating the 111-year anniversary of a unique achievement with a limited-edition trim. Four years since the debut of the Ghost Series II, Rolls continues its mission of constant refinement with a much-needed update to the infotainment system as well as additional sound-deadening materials for a quieter cabin.
Despite a lavishly high base price, the Ghost’s technology has lagged behind economy cars, with a sluggish interface and a lack of modern features. To combat this, an updated infotainment system is more responsive and can now boast amenities like natural speech recognition and real-time traffic information. And to make sure drivers don’t miss a single word, more sound-deadening has been added in the doors, rear wings and luggage compartment, as well as new acoustic film in between the layers of glass in the side and rear windows.
Outside, the front end receives some attention as well with a sculpted bumper featuring more prominent horizontal design elements and a more pronounced front grille with deeper vertical slats to emphasize the transition back to the front fenders. Capping it all off is two new 21” wheel designs that will immediately set the 2018 Ghosts apart from previous examples.
But more exciting is the announcement of a commemorative “Silver Ghost” edition, limited to 35 examples assembled at RR HQ in Goodwood, West Sussex. Back in 1907, Charles Rolls and Claude Johnson drove the 12th 40/50hp Ghost chassis mated to a Barker & Co 4/5 seater touring body an astonishing non-stop, long-distance endurance record of 14,371 miles. Among the unique touches to these bespoke barges are changes both sweeping and specific, including a special “Cassiopeia Silver” paint job that takes 8 hours to apply and incorporates 100% silver into the mixture. Move in a bit closer and you’ll see a 100% sterling silver Spirit of Ecstasy muse engraved with “AX201” on the base in honor of the original Silver Ghost’s registration plate. It sits on a black-gold-plated collar base with copper insert that calls back to the copper used in the engine by of the original Silver Ghost. Additionally, the grille veins have been painted black in another callback to the original grille. Finally, the wheel centers have been engraved with “Silver Ghost - Since 1907.”
The 35 lucky buyers will also be treated to forest green leather and silver trim throughout the cabin, including the panniers, clock, and tread plates, and the RR umbrellas in each door are edged in a silver-color binding with an open-pore, Tudor-oak handle. Additional touches include a Silver Ghost pen, sunglasses/accessories case and picnic hamper.
Regardless of whether drivers pick the regular Ghost or the Silver Ghost, they'll be treated to an upgraded, 6.6-liter, 563-horsepower and 605-pound-feet version of the 6.0-liter V12 that powers the BMW 750Li. Paired solely to an 8-speed automatic transmission which sends power to the rear wheels, it’ll propel the 5,500-lb Ghost to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and will top out at an electronically-limited 155mph. With numbers like that, don’t expect much in the efficiency department as 12 city, 19 highway and 14 combined are the best the EPA estimates you’ll get. That said, if drivers are able to afford the starting price, the cost of gasoline may not fall on their radar.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Camera System: Side · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: dual rear-hinged access · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Camera System: Side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: dual rear-hinged access · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: ventilated · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse